Overview
Kewal is a 20 MW solar PV facility located in India. The plant contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under national solar targets.
Kewal is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in India, with an installed capacity of 20 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and contributes to India's growing solar energy portfolio, which is a key component of the country's renewable energy strategy. The plant operates under India's regulatory framework for renewable energy, which includes national solar targets and state-level policies. India has set ambitious goals for solar capacity under its National Solar Mission, aiming for 100 GW of solar by 2022 and 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Kewal's 20 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for solar PV projects in India. Environmentally, the plant generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Solar PV has minimal operational emissions, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The facility supports India's energy transition and grid integration of renewables, contributing to local and national sustainability goals.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of northwestern India, making it well-suited for solar energy generation. Solar PV installations have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for solar farms can affect local ecosystems and agriculture. The facility's location in a semi-arid area may minimize land-use conflicts, and the clean energy produced helps offset emissions from fossil fuel-based power generation.
Frequently asked questions
The Kewal solar PV plant is located in India at coordinates 29.8950 N, 75.0750 E.
The Kewal solar plant has an installed capacity of 20 megawatts (MW).
The Kewal plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
India's solar energy sector is supported by the National Solar Mission, which targets 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022, and state-level renewable portfolio obligations. The government also offers incentives like accelerated depreciation and viability gap funding.
The Kewal plant adds 20 MW of clean solar capacity, helping India achieve its target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030 and reducing carbon emissions.